Celebrating Presidents Day: President George H.W. Bush and the ADA
In recognition of Presidents Day, we discuss President George H.W. Bush’s role in passing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and why the ADA was important to him.
In recognition of Presidents Day, we discuss President George H.W. Bush’s role in passing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and why the ADA was important to him.
Do you have questions about what happens to your Medicare coverage as you return to work? Check out today's blog post to learn how one Social Security Work Incentive may allow you to continue receiving Medicare for 93 months.
Discover how Social Security's Ticket to Work program can offer you the supports and services you need as you pursue self-employment. We also share some Social Security Work Incentives and other resources that can help you succeed on the path to financial independence.
Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to work and earn income while you learn about your industry and receive training. Find out more about apprenticeships, including where you can find an apprenticeship opportunity, and discover how a Ticket to Work service provider can help you reach your goals.
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, find resources and learn how Social Security's Ticket to Work program may offer you the supports and services that you need to succeed in the workforce.
Commissioner Chai Feldblum of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shares information about identifying discrimination and what you can do if you think an employer is discriminating against you based on your disability.
Meet this month's WISE guest presenter! Commissioner Chai Feldblum of the EEOC will join us to discuss federal employment paths for people with disabilities and what to do if you have experienced discrimination.
Check out what's new for ABLE programs in 2018, including changes to annual contribution limits and tax credits that ABLE account owners may be eligible for! ABLE Accounts allow certain people with disabilities to save more money for disability-related expenses.
The Department of Labor's Campaign for Disability joins us in this guest blog post. They discuss their mission and resources that you can find on their new website. Learn about the successes of people with disabilities in the workplace as you discover supports to help you on your job search.
Throughout 2017, we shared stories about people finding their paths to work and financial independence.
Today we're taking a look at how they found the support they needed through the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program and how their Employment Networks (EN) and State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies helped them find the training, job search assistance, and benefits counseling they needed to succeed.